Trudeau condemns Iran’s missile strike on Israel, urges global effort to prevent wider war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is denouncing Iran’s large-scale missile strike on Israel, calling it a reckless act that threatens to ignite a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.

Iran launched roughly 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, warning of a “harsher” retaliation if Israel responds militarily. The attack came as Israeli forces expanded their campaign against Hezbollah, sending ground troops into Lebanon following months of cross-border fire.

Trudeau described Iran’s actions as further destabilizing and condemned what he called a “terrorist regime” that endangers civilian lives. He said he spoke with G7 leaders early Wednesday, and the group agreed on the need for coordinated efforts to prevent further escalation and restore stability in the region.

The United Nations also raised alarm about the deteriorating situation. Secretary-General António Guterres told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that conditions in Lebanon had gone from bad “to much, much worse” within a week, urging all sides to halt hostilities immediately.

Canada has previously supported diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives in the region, though Ottawa has not yet outlined any new measures following the latest developments.